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Sewickley, PA 15143
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3/21/2023 Legislative Digest

Hello Aleppo Residents and Friends –

We had an Aleppo Legislative Meeting on Tuesday night, March 21, 2023, and I wanted to tell you what happened.

If you want to watch the meeting from the beginning, Click here. Otherwise, feel free to click the links below to jump to the portions of the meeting that are of particular interest to you.

Here is what happened:

  • Commissioner Haluka updated the Commissioners about the Emergency Management Coordinator training requirements. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #EmergencyManagement
  • Public Works Supervisor Tim Scott gave the Public Works report. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #PublicWorks
  • Tax Collector/Treasurer Clayton Steup gave his report for the month of February. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #TaxCollector
  • Commissioner Darragh gave an update about the intent to reconfigure the Deer Run Road sewer pump station. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #DeerRunRoad #Sewer
  • Solicitor Anna Jewart reported that Emergency Management Coordinators can serve multiple communities by following state approval guidelines and that Solicitor Stone is working on the Resolution governing certain financial notification policies between the Township and the Authority.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Solicitor
  • The 2023 Earth Day Roadside Cleanup Event will be held on Saturday April 22, 2023.  We will meet at the Township Building at 9:00 AM for donuts and coffee before heading out to clean up some trash.  All are welcome!  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #EarthDay

Our next Workshop Meeting will be on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 7:00 PM. If any of these issues are important to you, please feel free to contact me via phone or email prior to the meeting and I will convey your thoughts to the Commissioners. The meetings are open to the public and citizens are invited to attend in person.

Gwen Patterson
Aleppo Township Manager
aleppomgr@aleppotownship.com
412-741-6555 x19

11/21/2022 Legislative Digest

Hello Aleppo Residents and Friends –

We had an Aleppo Legislative Meeting on Monday night, November 21, 2022, and I wanted to tell you what happened.

If you want to watch the meeting from the beginning, Click here. Otherwise, feel free to click the links below to jump to the portions of the meeting that are of particular interest to you.

Here is what happened:

  • Ohio Township Police Chief Hanny gave the police report for the month of October.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Police
  • The Board approved a proposal from HRG Engineers to update the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance at a cost of $14,160. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #HRG #SALDO
  • Tax Collector/Treasurer Clayton Steup summarized the reports for the month of October, and he presented an overview of the finances for 2022 and a look forward at 2023. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #TaxCollector
  • The 2023 Budget Draft was presented to the Commissioners.  The millage rate will remain at 3.5 mills for 2023 (no increase). (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Budget #TaxRate
  • Commissioner Darragh reported that the Aleppo Township Authority is studying a potential sewer connection for Fern Hollow Nature Center. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #AleppoTownshipAuthority #Sewer
  • Commissioner Haluka reported that the Quaker Valley Ambulance Authority’s 50th Anniversary celebration was a success. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #QuakerValleyAmbulanceAuthority
  • The Board authorized sending a letter to Representative Gaydos encouraging the legislature to allow municipal websites to serve as legal advertising locations. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #ValerieGaydos #Advertising
  • Solicitor Stone was authorized to draft an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of deer within the Township. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Ordinance #Deer
  • It was reported that the outdoor cat population at Masonic has decreased.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #CatPopulation

Our next Workshop Meeting will be on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 7:00 PM. If any of these issues are important to you, please feel free to contact me via phone or email prior to the meeting and I will convey your thoughts to the Commissioners. The meetings are open to the public and citizens are invited to attend in person.

Gwen Patterson
Aleppo Township Manager
aleppomgr@aleppotownship.com
412-741-6555 x19

2/13/2023 Workshop Digest

Hello Aleppo Residents and Friends –

We had an Aleppo Workshop Meeting on Monday night, February 13, 2023, and I wanted to tell you what happened.

If you want to watch the meeting from the beginning, Click here. Otherwise, feel free to click the links below to jump to the portions of the meeting that are of particular interest to you.

Here is what happened:

  • The Ordinance prohibiting the feeding of deer was adopted in January.  We will contact the Sewickley Herald to ask them to publicize this new law. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Deer #Ordinance
  • There is an open seat on the Planning Commission and there will be an opening on the Aleppo Township Authority Board in the near future.  Please check the Latest News page on the Township website or contact the Township Manager for details on the positions. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Vacancy #PlanningCommission #AleppoTownshipAuthorityBoard
  • The Vescio Plan of Lots Subdivision Application to divide one parcel into two lots will be on the agenda for approval at next week’s Legislative Meeting.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #VescioSubdivision #RedgateRoad
  • A contract with Code.sys Code Consulting, Inc. for building inspection services was provided to the Commissioners.  A motion to approve the contract and appoint Code.sys as the Township’s building inspectors will be on the agenda for Monday’s Legislative Meeting.(Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #CodeSys
  • Act 172 Property Tax Refunds for first responders will be approved at Monday’s Legislative Meeting. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #PropertyTaxRefunds
  • The Commissioners discussed a possible procedure for communication between the Township and the Aleppo Township Authority for future financial commitments involving the sewer system. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Sewer

Our next Legislative Meeting will be on Monday, February 20, 2023, at 7:00 PM. If any of these issues are important to you, please feel free to contact me via phone or email prior to the meeting and I will convey your thoughts to the Commissioners. The meetings are open to the public and citizens are invited to attend in person.

Gwen Patterson
Aleppo Township Manager
aleppomgr@aleppotownship.com
412-741-6555 x19

7/11/2022 Workshop Digest

Hello Aleppo Residents and Friends –

We had an Aleppo Workshop Meeting on Monday night, July 11, 2022, and I wanted to tell you what happened.

If you want to watch the meeting from the beginning, Click here. Otherwise, feel free to click the links below to jump to the portions of the meeting that are of particular interest to you.

Here is what happened:

  • The Commissioners adopted the Resolution Adopting the 2022 Amendment to the Act 537 Sewer Plan and approved submitting the revised plan to the DEP for approval. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Resolution #Sewer #DEP
  • A summary of the current police contract was given and the cost for increased patrols of Redgate Road was discussed. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Police #RedgateRoad
  • The Board will hold a Public Hearing next week regarding Masonic Village’s plan to refinance their bonds and will consider the Resolution to Approve Masonic Village Bond Refinancing.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #PublicHearing #MasonicVillage #Resolution
  • The Commissioners approved an agreement with Cargill, Inc. for road salt for the upcoming winter season at a price of $88.96/ton. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #RoadSalt
  • The Commissioners granted Waste Management’s request to start at 6:00 AM on especially hot days to protect their crews from heat exhaustion.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #WasteManagement

Our next Legislative Meeting will be on Monday, July 18, 2022, at 7:00 PM. If any of these issues are important to you, please feel free to contact me via phone or email prior to the meeting and I will convey your thoughts to the Commissioners. The meetings are open to the public and citizens are invited to attend in person.

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Recycling Opportunity:  Pennsylvania Resources Council is holding a Hard To Recycle Collection event at Quaker Valley High School on Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 8:45 AM – 1:00 PM.  Pre-registration is required.  Click here to learn more and to register.

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Gwen Patterson
Aleppo Township Manager
aleppomgr@aleppotownship.com
412-741-6555 x19

12/20/2021 Legislative Digest

Hello Aleppo Residents and Friends –

The final Legislative Meeting of 2021 was held on December 20, 2021.

If you want to watch the meeting from the beginning, Click here. Otherwise, feel free to click the links below to jump to the portions of the meeting that are of particular interest to you.

Here is what happened:

  • The 2022 Real Estate Tax Rate Ordinance and Budget Ordinance were adopted.  There will be no Real Estate Tax increase in Aleppo for 2022 – the millage rate will stay at 3.5 mills.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #TaxRate #Budget #Ordinance
  • Sergeant Beck of the Ohio Township Police Department gave the monthly police report. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Police
  • Commissioner Richert explained the policy regarding reading emails at Township Meetings.  If you would like an email to be read at a meeting, please send the email to Township Manager Gwen Patterson (aleppomgr@aleppotownship.com) and specify in the email that you would like it to be read at the meeting. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #Policy
  • Tax Collector/Treasurer Clayton Steup gave the reports for the month of November 2021. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #TaxCollector
  • Vice President Williams gave the Quaker Valley COG report.  (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting). #QuakerValleyCOG

Our next Legislative Meeting will be on Monday, January 17, 2022, at 7:00 PM. If any of these issues are important to you, please feel free to contact me via phone or email and I will convey your thoughts to the Commissioners.

Gwen Patterson
Aleppo Township Manager
aleppomgr@aleppotownship.com
412-741-6555 x19